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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 04:37 AM
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so i was taking the plastics off yesterday to just take a look at everything and i notice that the bottom of the plastics were scratched up as if the bike had been bottomed out a couple times.......what kind of riding would do this.....has anyone else had this problem.......oh and i am the second owner so i didnt do it
 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 04:55 AM
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speed bumps, railing a curb. pedestrians, small animals.
 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 05:07 AM
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so i guess it is normal then minus the pedestrians
 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 05:40 AM
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it happens sometimes. my 6r looks like i high sided it on a curb. dont know how when or why tho.
 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:28 AM
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Nothing wrong with hitting pedestrians. They are worth the most points.
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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A couple of quail or other rodents would do the same.
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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cats.....
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 05:19 AM
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My 6R lowers look like they have been slid across a curb like a skate board, and I'm freakin' careful about curbs, speed bumps, and peds!
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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IM LUCKY I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING ON THE BOTTOM OF MINE. THOUGH MY PIPES ARE SCUFFED A LIL. MY PEGS ARE TOTALLY GONE FROM TURNS!
 
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